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Coast Guard rescue off Newport

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Coast Guard rescue off Newport

mayday coast guardAccording to a United States Coast Guard representative, “Crews from across two districts worked together to assist three mariners aboard a disabled fishing vessel about 95 miles west of Newport, Oregon, this week.”

The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Alder, an Air Station Sacramento C-27 Spartan aircrew, an Air Station North Bend MH-65 Dolphin aircrew, and a Station Yaquina Bay 47-foot Motor Lifeboat (MLB) crew responded to the Defiant, a 97-foot fishing vessel, after it reported at 6:42 a.m. Sunday that it was disabled, adrift and in need of assistance.

Observers at Coast Guard Sector Columbia River and Coast Guard Northwest District coordinated with Coast Guard Pacific Area to launch the two aircrews. The air crews delivered much needed fresh drinking water, a radio, and a dewatering pump to the vessel at 6:40 p.m. Sunday.

Because of the distance offshore, Coast Guard Southwest District observers directed the Alder to tow the Defiant toward shore. The cutter arrived at 11:07 a.m. Tuesday, established a tow, and brought the vessel roughly 80 miles closer to land. At 10:56 a.m. Wednesday, about 15 miles from Newport, the tow was transferred to the Station Yaquina Bay MLB crew, which brought the Defiant safely into port.

“This mission showcased the Coast Guard’s ability to bring together crews, cutters, and aircraft from multiple commands to help mariners in need,” said Lt. Cmdr. Tahnee Zaccano, a search and rescue mission coordinator at the Northwest District command center. “It’s a testament to the teamwork, skill, and dedication of our Coast Guardsmen.”

No immediate service cuts for Lincoln County Transit

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No immediate service cuts for Lincoln County Transit

July 14, 2025 – Although several transit agencies in rural Oregon have announced
cutbacks in service due to federal funding uncertainty, for now it’s business as usual for
Lincoln County Transit.

The situation for rural transit programs was complicated by the failure of the
transportation bill in the Oregon Legislature.

The Oregon Department of Transportation is cutting staff as a result, including those who process funding to rural transit.

Although several agencies in the state are making immediate, significant cuts, Lincoln
County Transit Director Cynda Bruce says she’s taking a “wait-and-see” approach for
the time being. She said Lincoln County Transit has a healthy enough reserve to deal
with short-term revenue interruptions, although it’s unclear if service reductions will be
necessary in the long term if federal funds are ultimately withheld.

Most Lincoln County Transit riders rely on public transportation as their only means of
getting to work, school, medical appointments, and other destinations of necessity.
“We know how dependent on our services most of our riders are,” Bruce said. “We don’t
want to make cuts unless it’s absolutely certain they’re necessary.”
For questions, please contact Public Information Officer Kenneth Lipp at
[email protected] or 541-265-4100.

Historic Cemeteries Commission to meet in Grand Ronde

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Historic Cemeteries Commission to meet in Grand Ronde
Phot by Mike Byrd via Pexels

The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries (OCHC) will meet in Grand Ronde at the Chachalu Museum and Cultural Center, and via online meeting on July 24 at 9:00 a.m. The agenda includes discussion of the National Register of Historic Places and a presentation on the 2024 historic cemeteries grant projects. The meeting is open to the public and the agenda includes an opportunity for public comment. Meeting information is on the agenda or you can follow this link to register for online access information.


State law established the seven-member Commission to maintain a listing of all historic cemeteries and gravesites in Oregon; promote public education on the significance of historic cemeteries; and help obtain financial and technical assistance for restoring, improving and maintaining their appearances. For more information about commission activities, contact coordinator Kuri Gill at 503-986-0685 or by e-mail at [email protected].


Special accommodations for the meeting – including translation services – may be made by calling (503) 986‐0609 or [email protected] at least 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting. For call-in details and the agenda or more information about the commission, visit www.oregonheritage.org.

Siletz Bay Music Festival

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Siletz Bay Music Festival

Siletz Bay Music Festival presents
A 10-day musical adventure, August 14-24

Lincoln City, OR June 17, 2025–Presenting 11 concerts at five venues in Lincoln City and Newport, this summer’s Siletz Bay Music Festival will offer an adventurous program of chamber, jazz and orchestral music performed by 58 artists who travel to the Oregon coast from locations around the world.

Featuring a mix of seldom-performed masterworks and audience-pleasing favorites, the festival begins August 14 and runs through August 24.

Performances will be held at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, the Lincoln City Congregational Church, Newport’s Pacific Maritime Heritage Center, Lincoln City’s Regatta Park Bandshell and Chinook Winds Casino Resort. Tickets are now on sale at SiletzBayMusic.org

This year’s Festival will feature new faces alongside many of the more familiar artists who have helped the series evolve over 13 seasons into the Central Oregon Coast’s premier cultural event. Under the leadership of artistic director Mei-Ting Sun, the Festival has engaged the internationally acclaimed conductor Johann Stuckenbruck to lead the orchestra. New work by Portland-based composer and cellist Nancy Ives, a musical tribute to Native American jazz legend Jim Pepper (Kaw, Creek), and performances of three all-time favorites from the repertoire of the mid-20th Century– Copland’s “Appalachian Spring,” Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” (featuring Mei-Ting Sun on piano) and Joaquin Rodrigo’s “Concierto de Aranjuez,” featuring the festival debut of Bulgarian-born guitar virtuoso Georgi Dimitrov-JoJo—will be among the festival highlights.

The chamber music series will include several nods to the 150th anniversary of the birth of French composer Maurice Ravel, and in addition to familiar pieces from the classical canon, will include compositions by Hungary’s Ernest Von Dohanyi, Italy’s Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Austria’s Alban Berg and American composer William Kroll.
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Newport Sandcastle contest July 26, 2025

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Newport Sandcastle contest July 26, 2025
Newport Sandcastle contest

South Beach State Park will host its annual sandcastle competition 10 a.m. to noon July 26 in Newport.

Anyone can compete as an individual or as a team for a chance to win first, second or third place. Prizes include baskets with an assortment of beach-themed prizes with the first-place basket stocked with four tickets to the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

Visitors interested in competing can sign up in person starting at 9:30 a.m. July 26 on the beach next to the South Beach day-use parking lot.

“It’s a great opportunity for visitors to share their sand sculpting skills and connect with park volunteers and rangers,” said Ranger Patrick Newhall.

Last year, 20 teams with a total of 65 competitors vied for the top spots. And as many as 190 visitors watched the sandcastles take shape.

For more information, please contact South Beach State Park at (541) 867-7451 Ext. 0.

Mussel harvest closure Tillamook Head to the north Jetty of the Siuslaw River

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Mussel harvest closure Tillamook Head to the north Jetty of the Siuslaw River
Mussells (photo by themarinediaries.com)


SALEM, Ore – Mussel harvesting is now closed from Tillamook Head (south of Seaside) to the north Jetty of the Siuslaw River (Florence) the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announced today. Recent mussel samples indicate levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) – a naturally occurring marine biotoxin – is above the safety threshold.

People should always call the Shellfish Safety Hotline at 1-800-448-2474 before heading out to harvest any shellfish or visit the ODA Recreational Shellfish Biotoxin Closures Webpage.

Current harvest closures and openings:


Mussels:
OPEN from the WA border to Tillamook Head.
CLOSED from Tillamook Head to the north Jetty of the Siuslaw River.
OPEN from the north jetty of the Siuslaw River to the CA border.
Razor clams: OPEN from the WA border to Cape Blanco.
CLOSED from Cape Blanco to the CA border.
Bay clams: OPEN coastwide.
Crabs: OPEN coastwide.

ODA will continue testing for shellfish toxins at least twice per month, as tides and weather permit. Reopening an area closed for biotoxins requires two consecutive tests with results below the closure limit.

Silver Falls Campground reopens Camping Reservations for the Summer

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Silver Falls Campground reopens Camping Reservations for the Summer
Silver Falls renovated camping areas

Silver Falls State Park is now accepting camping reservations for stays June 18 through Sept. 30. The campground reopened early after a nine-month construction closure.

All tent and RV campsites in addition to cabins 19, 21, 23 and 24 are now reservable online for stays June 18 through Sept. 30. Typically, camping reservations are released six months in advance, but these sites were held back due to planned construction. (Cabins 1-10 remained open through construction.)

Campers will return to a new accessible restroom/shower building

Silver Falls, Oregon

in the B-Loop and new pavement in A-Loop as part of the construction work.

“We’re excited to welcome campers back to Silver Falls State Park. We appreciate their patience as we worked to improve the park experience for everyone,” said Silver Falls Park Manager Chris Gilliand.



In addition to the Silver Falls State Park campsites and cabins reopening, the Smith Creek Village is now accepting reservations again through a new concessionaire. The South Falls Café and 10 Falls Supply Co. are now open daily, and the Bigleaf Market & Grill at Smith Creek Village will open soon. You can find more information about the restaurant, dining area, and lodging including 13 cabins, four group lodges and two ranches at https://visitsilverfalls.com/

Interstate 84 and U.S. 30 remain closed between Hood River and The Dalles, avoid travel near wildfire areas

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Interstate 84 and U.S. 30 remain closed between Hood River and The Dalles, avoid travel near wildfire areas

Devils Lake FireAccording to an Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) News release: “Fires that started Wednesday afternoon prompted closures of I-84 and U.S. 30 between Hood River and The Dalles. The closures could be lengthy depending on fire activity.

Choose an alternate route that keeps you well away from any active wildfire zones.
Stay away from closure areas—roads are not expected to reopen soon, and waiting nearby puts you and emergency crews at risk.
Expect lengthy delays if you are near closure areas—crews are reporting that eastbound I-84 traffic is currently backed up miles from Hood River.
Make sure you are using an alternate route that is suitable to the type of vehicle you drive. Some routes, like OR 216 E (Sherars Highway)—are not suitable for trucks or large vehicles.
Stay tuned to TripCheck.com for up-to-date closure information. Tripcheck also shows traffic congestion information which can be helpful when choosing your route. This Flickr album is being updated with pictures and videos from the fire area.

Your cooperation helps keep everyone safe and the roads clear for emergency responders.”

If you receive a text message or email from Oregon DMV telling you to “Pay Now,” don’t click any links – it’s a scam

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If you receive a text message or email from Oregon DMV telling you to “Pay Now,” don’t click any links – it’s a scam

If you receive a text message or email from Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requesting payment or personal identifying information, do not respond or click any links.

The best course of action is to ignore, delete and block the message.”These messages are not from Oregon DMV,” said DMV Public Information Officer Chris Crabb. “These are fake messages designed to get you to click on a link and provide personal information or send money.”

In the latest scam, scammers are claiming that you have an outstanding traffic ticket or other violation. The text cites a phony Oregon State Administrative Code and claims if you do not pay by a certain date, you will face vehicle registration suspension, suspended driving privileges, service fees and damage to your credit score.

The scam says to pay immediately before enforcement to avoid license suspension and further legal disputes.

“Oregon DMV will never ask you for personal information or payment through an unsolicited text, email or phone call,” said Crabb. “DMV transactions should only be completed online at dmv2u.oregon.gov or in person at a DMV office.”

According to Crabb “Oregon DMV offers secure online services and sends text or email messages in some instances, but only for transactions that you start, and the messages never include links to confirm personal information or payment. We would only ask for proof of identity or payment through DMV2U or by requesting copies of your identity documents in person at a DMV office.”

New additions to Oregon Bottle Bill

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New additions to Oregon Bottle Bill

Today, at a special meeting of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) Commissioners issued new temporary rules updating Oregon’s Bottle Bill effective June, 5 through December 2, 2025. The new rules were authorized by Senate Bill 992, which the Legislature recently passed and which Governor Kotek signed into law on Tuesday, June 3.

The rule updates include:

Enabling stores to limit the hours they must provide redemption services;
Altering the requirements for stores participating in redemption centers; and
Enabling the opening of alternative access redemption centers (AARC).
During the Commission meeting, Commissioners heard a presentation from both staff and the Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative (OBRC) on the updates. Commission Chair Doherty commented that, “For over 50 years, Oregon’s Bottle Bill has helped keep our state green and litter-free. The OLCC is proud of the role we play in making the Bottle Bill work. With today’s significant changes, we will ensure that our pioneering system will continue to serve communities across our state for years to come.”

The legislation and rule changes also allow stores to limit the hours they accept returns from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Stores will no longer be required to provide redemption services during all the hours they are open. Further, dealer redemption centers in the City of Portland will only be required to accept OBRC “green bag” program redemptions.

One of the largest changes is the creation of Alternative Access Redemption Centers, which enable non-profits to open redemption centers. To that end, SB 992 also includes some changes to convenience zones that will be a part of the approval process to ensure that redemption centers serve the stores and the community.

The OLCC is charged with ensuring that Oregonians have access to obtaining their deposits on redeemable beverage containers. 

This summer, commission staff will utilize the rulemaking process to get feedback from industry and the public about these temporary rules. The temporary rules will be made permanent later this year as they expire December 2, 2025.

In addition to implementing the rule changes authorized by Senate Bill 992, the Commission also approved canned wine, cider over 8.5% ABV, sake and mead for redemption. Starting July 1, cans of these beverages will carry a redemption value and will be accepted at all redemption centers. Wineries that sell canned wine will only be required to accept the containers they sell.

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